The Forensic Nurse

Just a reminder to those of you who have or are planing to signup for the SANE-A training course in May 2009. There is a exam testing date on October 25. 2009 in Atlanta.  This is immedately following the 17th Annual Scientific Assembly  of the IAFN.

Current Exam sites:

Northside Hospital in coordination with TheForensicNurse.com and North Georgia College is offering a 40 hour Adult / Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training at Northside Hospital Forsyth, located just outside of Atlanta Georgia.

The SANE program at Northside hospital has grown from infancy to one of the most highly respected in the state of Georgia. They not only service Forsyth county, but serveral of the other surrounding counties at well. The program also is the only facility in the state that uses the SDFI telemedicine system for advanced digital forensic evidence collection.

Class Information: 

 Date: May 18 - May 22 (5 days)

Location:

1200 Northside Forsyth Drive

Cumming GA, 30041

Cost: $350.00

Registration Website: http://www.theforensicnurse.com/atlanta_georgia_sane_training.cfm

Northside Hospital is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Commission on Accredidation.

Course Material Outline

• Overview and History of Forensic Nursing
• Myths and Barriers
• Rape Trauma Syndrome
• Roles of SANES
• Continuum of Care
• Crime Lab Kit
• Photography
• Medical Forensic History
• Head to Toe Assessment
• Genital Anatomy / Variations
• STD’s
• Trauma Identification
• Death Investigation
• Evidence Collection
• Serology & DNA Analysis
• Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault
• Multi Disciplinary Team Concept
• Advocate / Police Roles
• Profiling of Sex Offenders
• Special Populations
• Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence
• Clinical Requirements
• Documentation and Testimony
• Expert Witness Testimony
• Judicial System and Laws

The IAFN, has selected Atlanta GA for its 2009 Annual Scientific Assembly. This event is held each year around the country to help spread the word about forensic nursing and give participants and exhibitors the opportunity to network and learn more about the latest trends and best practices for Forensic Nursing.

This four day event will be held on October 21-24, 2009.

For Hotel information in the area or flight arrangements: http://www.findnearbyhotels.com/DESTINATIONS/Atlanta_GA_US/

Northside Hospital Forsyth is also offering a 5day / 40 hour SANE-A training class in May 2009.

While most people in the industry know the acronym IAFN, as the International Association of Forensic Nurses, is also as a same industry acronym “Imaging And Forensic Networking“. This phrase was coined by the SDFI Telemedicine group. SDFI stands for Secure Digital Forensic Imaging.

The SDFI camara system is meant to be a colposcope replacement, offering increased clarity, file encryption, and secure sharing of images across organizations.

The IAFN, has  just announced two new regional chapters were formed. One in Northwest Florida, and the other in Illinois.

 These two new chapters do not currently have established websites that we have found, but once they do, we will be sure to update everyone with the proper information.

If you would like information about the Northwest Florida chapter, contact Lynda Tiefel.  Information about the Illinois chapter, contact Patricia Metzler.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation  has published a document for the requirements needed to submit evidence collection kits for processing.

 http://www.ganet.org/gbi/labmanual.html 

Law enforcement agencies (local, state and federal)
Judicial systems
Medicolegal community
Other government laboratories
Regulatory and public service governmental agencies
Non-law enforcement security departments (for criminal cases only)

HOURS OF OPERATION

Laboratory hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Evidence receiving hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. , Monday through Friday .

The Crime Laboratory observes the State of Georgia official holiday schedule.

The IAFN does allow for the re-take of the certification exam. below is an excerpt from their website regarding the re-examination process.

A candidate who does not pass the examination has one year to re-take the examination at a reduced fee.  The fee is $150 for IAFN members and $275 for nonmembers. A candidate who does not pass the second examination is considered failed.  Any repeat examination will require completion of a new application and payment of the full fee.A total score of approximately 75% correct is required to pass the certification examination.  Candidates will be notified of their scores approximately four (4) weeks after test administration. C-NET will forward all examination scores to the candidate as follows: 1.     A total score will be provided for candidates        who successfully pass the examination. 2.     A total score and sub-scores in all the major        test areas of concentration will be provided for        candidates who do not pass the examination.

Forensic Nursing has been around for many years now, but it wasn’t until 2002 when the Forensic Nursing Certification Board officially came into being. Its’ mission: “to promote the highest standards of forensic nursing practice through the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of all aspects of the certification and recertification process”.

The Forensic Nursing Certification Board, or FBCB offers certifications of SANE-A and SANE-P. SANE-A and SANE-P are the earned credentials which recognize that the highest standards of forensic nursing for sexual assault nurse examiners has been achieved. Nurse Examiners can become certified by meeting eligibility requirements and successfully completing the SANE-A or SANE-P examination. Re-certification is available by examination or documented continuing education over the three year period.

Friday, May 16, 2008 (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

Event Web Address: www.forensicconsultofeasttn.com
Event Sponsor: Forensic Consultants of East TN

Contact Person: Vicki Sickau
Contact Phone Number: (865) 202-7044
Contact Email: vsickau@forensicconsultofeasttn.com

Event CEUs: Yes
Event Fee: $175.00

Training Event?: Yes

Description: How to collect evidence and other tips for how to practice forensics in your nursing practice. Basic course for those that are not experienced in forensics or for those that need some refreshing.

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